Djokovic shrugs off dad drama to reach 10th Australian Open final

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Novak Djokovic shrugged off controversy involving his father to reach a record-extending 10th Australian Open final on Friday and set up a blockbuster decider with Greek trailblazer Stefanos Tsitsipas and a battle for the world number one ranking.

Nine-time champion Djokovic kept his perfect semifinal record at Melbourne Park intact with a 7-5 6-1 6-2 win over outgunned American Tommy Paul at the Rod Laver Arena where his father Srdjan was a conspicuous absentee.

Amid criticism from local politicians and the Ukraine embassy, he declined to attend the semifinal, saying he wanted to prevent “disruption” for his son. He bickered with the chair umpire over the time taken to get a towel between points, drawing loud jeers from fans. “I’m thankful I still have enough gas in my legs to play at this level on one of the biggest tennis courts in the world,” said Djokovic on court.Tsitsipas earlier savoured a golden afternoon in warm sunshine as he won his first Australian Open semifinal on the fourth attempt.

 

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